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Theseus definition

The·seus (t̸hē′so̵̅o̅s′, t̸hē′sē əs)

noun

Gr. Legend the principal hero of Attica, son of Aegeus and king of Athens, famed esp. for his killing of the Minotaur

Etymology: L < Gr Thēseus

Related Forms:

  • Thesean The·se′an (t̸hē sē′ən) adjective

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